Woman, Son Bite, Hit Officers During Long Island Welfare Check, Police Say

A woman and her son were arrested after a welfare check on Long Island allegedly turned violent, police said.

Brigitte Atta-Poku, age 43, and Manai A. Frank, age 23, both of Valley Stream, were arrested after they allegedly became violent during a welfare check. — Brigitte Atta-Poku, age 43, and Manai A. Frank, age 23, both of Valley Stream, were arrested after they allegedly became violent during a welfare check.
Photo Credit: *Nassau County Police Department*

02/26/2024 4:30 p.m.

The incident occurred on Sunday, Feb. 25 in Valley Stream, according to Nassau County Police.

At approximately 1:30 p.m. that day, police arrived at a Valley Stream home to conduct a welfare check, where they determined that Brigitte Atta-Poku, age 43, needed medical treatment.

However, she allegedly became violent with authorities, hitting and even biting a medic.

Atta-Poku’s son, 23-year-old Manai A. Frank, reportedly joined in, also pushing a medic and officer before the duo was placed under arrest. The officer and police medic were taken to a local hospital for their injuries.

They are both charged with assault; Atta-Poku faces an additional charge of resisting arrest.

Each is scheduled to be arraigned at Hempstead’s First District Court on Monday, Feb. 26.

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